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C418 BMS

1985 Vauxhall Senator

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Senator66,956 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC418 BMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelSenator
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2008 96,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 95,574 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,607 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Senator?

Based on 11,018 MOT tests across 2,349 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
2,043
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,060
Brake pipe excessively corroded 695
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 660
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 638
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465
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C418 BMS is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Senator models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 66,956 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Senator fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C418 BMS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Senator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Vauxhall Senator is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C418 BMS registered?

C418 BMS is a 1985 Vauxhall Senator, first registered on 5 August 1985.

Is C418 BMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C418 BMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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